PM Modi pays homage to Maharishi Valmiki, says his Ramayan continues to guide us

IANS | October 25, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the timeless teachings of Maharishi Valmiki and the values of service, compassion and social harmony reflected in the Ramayan, urging people to draw inspiration from the ancient epic as the country prepares to celebrate the sage's birth anniversary.

Rename party from 'Samajwadi' to 'AI-vadi': OP Rajbhar to Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | October 25, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief O.P. Rajbhar on Sunday took a jibe at Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on the latter's use of an AI-video targeting Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, suggesting that he should rename his party from "Samajwadi to AI-vadi".

'Mann Ki Baat' marks 12 years; PM Modi says journey no less than pilgrimage

IANS | October 25, 2026 11:19 AM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reflected on the 12 years of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', calling it a journey equivalent to that of a "pilgrimage" and a way of hailing the "extraordinary work" done by the countrymen across various sectors.